Bread Machine French Style Bread

Bring the irresistible aroma of a French bakery to your kitchen with this effortless Bread Machine French Style Bread recipe. Crafted with simple pantry staples like bread flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, this recipe delivers a perfectly crusty exterior and a soft, airy crumb—hallmarks of classic French bread. The bread machine does all the heavy lifting, from kneading to baking, while you enjoy the convenience of minimal prep in just five minutes. Select the "French" bread cycle on your machine for authentic texture, and serve this flavorful loaf warm with butter, jam, or as a perfect complement to hearty soups and fresh salads. Ideal for home bakers of all skill levels, this recipe is a foolproof way to create artisan-style bread with ease.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:185 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 3 cups Bread flour
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2.25 tsp Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Measure all ingredients precisely for optimal results.

Step 2

Pour the warm water into the bread machine pan, ensuring it is at the correct temperature (about 100°F/38°C) to activate the yeast.

Step 3

Add the bread flour on top of the water, creating an even layer. Do not mix.

Step 4

Add the salt and sugar, making sure they are placed on opposite sides of the pan. This prevents the salt from directly coming into contact with the yeast.

Step 5

Drizzle the olive oil on top of the dry ingredients.

Step 6

Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast.

Step 7

Place the bread machine pan into the machine and secure it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 8

Select the 'French' bread cycle on your bread machine. If your machine allows, select a medium crust color for a classic texture.

Step 9

Start the machine and let it knead, rise, and bake the bread. This process will typically take around 3 hours.

Step 10

Once the bread machine completes its cycle, carefully remove the pan using oven mitts (it will be hot).

Step 11

Turn the bread out of the pan and onto a wire rack to cool fully before slicing.

Step 12

Serve the French-style bread fresh with butter, jam, or as a side for soups and salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	706.4 grams (706.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1525

Total Fat 19.70g	25%
Saturated Fat 3.30g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3548mg	154%
Total Carbohydrate 293.40g	107%
Dietary Fiber 10.10g	36%
Total Sugars 9.50g
Protein 45.00g	90%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 57mg	4%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 375mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.6%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 76.7%